What time can I arrive?

Arrival is from 4pm on Friday, giving you time to settle in before the first yoga offering and make use of the facilities that afternoon and evening.

When does the retreat finish?

We close after a leisurely Sunday morning, with check‑out at 12 noon.

Where will I be staying?

Accommodation is in Flear House or The Stalls — both calm, comfortable spaces designed for winter rest. Rooms include spacious single‑occupancy doubles and kings, as well as twin rooms that can be booked either as shared or single occupancy.

Is the retreat suitable if I’m new to yoga?

Absolutely. Practices are gentle, adaptive and accessible — shaped to meet you exactly where you are.

Comfortable clothing for yoga, warm layers for January, indoor shoes or slippers, swimwear for the pool and sauna, and anything that supports your rest — a journal, favourite tea or a book.

Do I need to bring yoga equipment?

Mats and props are provided at Flear House, but you’re welcome to bring your own if preferred.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

This is a fully catered vegetarian retreat, and most dietary requirements can be accommodated. There is space on the health questionnaire you’ll receive when you book to let us know about any allergies or intolerances.

Is massage available?

Yes. Donna, Flear’s resident therapist, offers treatments throughout the weekend. Sessions can be booked in advance or during the retreat, subject to availability.

Yes, free parking is available on site.

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The Women's Winter Retreat

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th January 2027
Flear Farm, South Devon
A weekend of rest and recalibration in a wild Devon valley

A gentle midwinter reset for women seeking space, steadiness and deep nourishment. Across the weekend you’ll be held by breath‑led yoga, restorative practices, seasonal vegetarian food and the quiet beauty of Flear House — with time to unwind in the pool, sauna and steam room. Everything is designed to help you feel steadier, clearer and more replenished as you move into the year.

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Many women arrive at this time of year carrying a lot — the pace of December, the emotional weight of Christmas, and the fatigue of holding everything together. This retreat offers a quiet pause at Flear Farm: a chance to soften, breathe, and come back to yourself.

What to Expect

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Replenishing yoga

Gentle, breath‑led yoga that supports softening, steadiness and reconnection. Each practice is shaped through the Viniyoga tradition — adaptive, accessible and responsive to how you arrive. Mindful movement helps nurture, clear fatigue, settle the nervous system and restore a sense of inner ease.

Nourishing food

Wholesome and deeply restorative vegetarian food prepared by retreat chef Corinne of Roots & Thyme. Meals are crafted to support winter wellbeing — comforting dishes, balanced flavours and seasonal ingredients that sustain you throughout the weekend. The retreat is fully catered, so you can relax completely knowing every meal, snack and warm drink is taken care of.

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Sound Healing

Experience relaxation like no other, with a spacious, restorative sound bath offered by Helen Phillips. Gentle tones and resonant vibrations soothe the nervous system, encouraging deep rest, inner quiet and a sense of being softly held.

Expert practitioners

Alongside the core retreat schedule, Donna Blight — Flear’s highly skilled resident massage therapist — is on hand throughout the weekend to offer a range of treatments from the dedicated treatment room. These optional, additional sessions provide a deeper layer of rest, easing tension and supporting nervous system settling.

Swim, sauna, steam...

There is plenty of space to relax in Flear’s calming environment. Enjoy the indoor pool, sauna and steam room, or explore the diverse grounds — woodland paths, ponds, valleys and quiet corners for reflection. You may also find gentle moments with the resident animals. This spaciousness is woven through the whole weekend, giving you time to breathe, settle and reconnect.

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Luxurious setting

The retreat takes place across two beautiful buildings — Flear House and The Stalls — offering generous communal spaces and a sense of calm throughout. Yoga sessions unfold in Flear House’s light‑filled living room, complete with underfloor heating and garden views. Soft light, heritage features and the surrounding woodland, fields and flowing water create an atmosphere of comfort, quiet and natural restoration.

Retreat rhythm ~

The retreat unfolds at a gentle, nourishing pace, with full access to the pool, sauna and steam room throughout the weekend, and Donna on hand for massage treatments whenever you wish to book.

There'll be space for ~

Friday

Welcome refreshments and settling in

Yoga to arrive, unwind and ground

Dinner and rest

Saturday

Relaxed, leisurely breakfast

Morning yoga to support and sustain you Nutritious lunch

Sound bath journey

Delicious dinner

Evening yoga to unwind into the night

Sunday

Morning yoga to awaken

Nourishing brunch

Retreat close

Your Retreat Hosts

Faith
Yoga & Retreat Lead

Faith teaches in the Viniyoga tradition: a breath led, adaptive approach that meets each person exactly where they are. Her teaching is down to earth, friendly and spacious, with practices shaped to support rest, clarity and reconnection. Faith weaves relevant yoga philosophy through her sessions in a way that feels light yet practical and grounding for contemporary life. Faith’s intention for this retreat is simple: to offer women a gentle, supportive space to winter well — to soften, recalibrate and feel looked after.

Corinne
Retreat Chef

Corinne brings warmth, creativity and deep nourishment to the retreat through her seasonal vegetarian cooking. Her food is wholesome, comforting and beautifully balanced — food for the soul — designed to sustain you throughout the weekend and support rest, steadiness and wellbeing.

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Helen
Sound Healing

Helen is known for her immersive sound‑journey experiences throughout Devon and beyond. She brings sensitivity, intuition and a calm, grounded presence to her work, offering relaxation like no other. Her approach is heartful and attuned, creating a spacious, deeply restorative experience.

Donna
Massage Therapy

Donna is Flear Farm’s resident massage therapist, bringing 20 years of experience and a supportive, calming and individualised approach. She adapts pressure to your needs, works on areas of tension, and incorporates pressure‑point techniques to encourage release and the balancing of meridians. Her treatments naturally support the retreat’s focus on rest and replenishment, helping you unwind deeply and return to yourself.

"I was apprehensive, but from the moment Faith's sessions began she put me completely at ease. The experience felt truly transformative. I realised I hadn’t taken any time for myself in such a long time and had been feeling disconnected and rundown. Faith’s yoga left me feeling calm yet invigorated - as though I had to come back to myself".

Rebecca

Frequently asked questions

Flear Farm, East Allington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7RF is a short drive from Totnes and Kingsbridge. Totnes train station is well connected, with journeys taking around 1 hour 45 minutes from Bristol and 2 hours 45 minutes from London Paddington.When using Satnav, TQ9 7RF will take you to Flear Barn - drive up another 100 yards past this to find us. Alternatively, just search for Flear Farm Cottages on Google Maps and you'll find us.

Booking & Pricing

Pricing

Retreat prices vary depending on your room choice — from shared twin rooms to spacious single‑occupancy doubles and kings. All options include accommodation, all yoga and restorative practices, the sound bath, nourishing vegetarian meals, and full use of Flear’s pool, sauna and steam room.

Deposits, Payments & Terms

A non‑refundable 50% deposit secures your space, with the remaining balance due six weeks before the retreat. Payment plans are available if you prefer to spread the cost. Click here to see booking terms & conditions.

What’s Included

Your booking covers everything you need for the weekend: